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DPP

DefExpo in Goa sends out all the wrong signals

Goa: Now that the ministry of defence has made its point by producing a show virtually out of thin air (and red dust) in just about a fortnight, can we please get serious about defence exhibitions once again. Especially when they are a gateway to ‘Make in India’; a forum to showcase our industrial capabilities so that global companies are tempted to partner with them, not only for the Indian programmes but hopefully for the global ones too. ... read more
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Nexter Roots for Make in India

Goa: With two programmes in various stages of discussion and decision-making, Nexter’s outlook on the Indian market is buoyant. Sales manager, Nexter, Thierry Soulat gave an update on both programmes during an informal chat. ... read more
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But the army cannot take this call on its own; it needs government help

Defence minister, Manohar Parikkar wants to trim the flab of the army to make it ‘smart and lean rather than big, unwieldy, and manpower-centric’. The increased defence pensions (after grant of one rank one pension) and salaries (the army is 13-lakh strong and growing) have eaten into finances for acquisitions and modernisation. The bad news is that he has asked the army itself to do this task. ... read more
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UTC Aerospace Systems showcases advanced laser warning system on offer to the Indian Army

At DefExpo, UTC Aerospace Systems is showcasing AN/VVR-3 laser detecting set which is on offer to the Indian Army for the Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme. “This is the same system that is in use with the US army”, says Richard Wileman, director of business development, international, UTC Aerospace Systems. “This is the best system available in the market today”, he emphasises. The company is confident that their laser detecting set far exceeds the capabilities of its competitors. ... read more
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Lack of security at Indian airports continues to be a source of worry

Economic footprint of aviation sector contributed USD1.4 billion to India’s GDP apart from creating direct employment for about 22,000 persons as of 2015. However, rapid infrastructure growth coupled with private investments is also urgently mandating security concerns. ... read more
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VizExperts bridges tech gap for defence forces, sets up GIS-based Ops Room at BSF HQ

New Delhi: That technology is a force multiplier has never been questioned. But its use in the sensitive areas related to Indian defence and its research labs have been at best one-off. This is largely because there are ... read more
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DefExpo 2016 opens with the announcement of the new DPP

Goa: First the good news. The much-awaited review of the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) Policy has been approved by the defence minister Manohar Parrikar. Today, at 9 am, DPP 2016 was uploaded on the department of defence production’s website. The printed copy will be available in about 15 days. Saying this in his inaugural speech, Parrikar assured the representatives of the global OEMs, sweating it out in the Goan heat, wiping red dust from their faces that their concerns have been taken into account, especially with respect to offsets.
To be fair to Parrikar, before tormenting the guests at the inaugural site with his vision for India and expectations from DefExpo 2016, he apologised; twice. Once for the 30-minute delay in the inauguration ceremony; and then again for making the people sit in the open air in sweltering heat. ... read more

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Dalbir Singh

Chief of the Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC
On Critical Procurements: As far as modernisation is concerned, we have divided the procurements in to three categories- critical, important and essential; and prioritised the acquisitions accordingly. There are seven critical projects, 17 important projects and the rest in the essential category. We are addressing the critical and the important ones immediately. To name a few in critical category — artillery guns, air defence guns, helicopters, and the crucial equipment for the infantry soldiers. more...

R.K. Dhowan

Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R.K. Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC
On Naval Acquisitions: The Indian Navy has inducted 14 ships and advanced aircraft including P8I, MiG-29Ks and Hawk AJTs in the XIIth Plan (2012-17). Additional platforms likely to be inducted in the current plan include one Kolkata class destroyer, two P-28 Corvettes, three NOPVs, three Cadet Training Ships, eight Landing Craft Utility, four Waterjet FACs and one Scorpene submarine. The Indian Navy would also be inducting state-of-the-art aircraft and helicopters to augment our surveillance and integral aviation capabilities including, additional deck-based fighters, Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft and Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers (HAJT). more...

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Strong Partnership

India-Russia cooperation has potential to go beyond defence
Moscow: Until the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russia for the 16th annual summit in December 2015, relations between the two sides had perceptibly lost much warmth. Since then, bilateral ties have mended a bit, but plenty more needs to be done. As FORCE was in Russia at the invitation of the United Aircraft Corporation a fortnight before Modi arrived, it could sense both distress and hope in what senior Russian officials said.
There were numerous reasons for the bilateral slack. Since defence is the mainstay of the relations, Moscow was not happy with India’s growing defence business ties with the United States and even France, which they felt were at Russia’s cost. In 2015, the US, surpassing Russia had emerged as the top exporter of defence hardware to India. ... Read more...

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Five Steps to Deter Pakistan

The recent daring terrorists attack on the army unit in Uri did more than kill eight soldiers including the commanding officer. It punctured claims by the political leadership and forced the army to further fortify perimeter defences around its camps and installations in Kashmir.

Recall home minister Rajnath Singh saying on October 16: ‘No country can give a warning to India. India has become a powerful nation of the world.’ Then defence minister, Arun Jaitley told a television channel in early November: ‘Our conventional strength is far more than theirs (Pakistan). So if they persist with this, they will feel the pain of this adventurism.’

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Defence Procurement Procedure

Technology Against Offsets
The new guidelines on ToT demonstrate muddled thinking of the policy makers Read more...

Reign of Confusion
For efficient acquisitions, services should put their own house in order first Read more...

Win-Win Alliance
India needs to tap the technological prowess of SMEs and enter into a partnership Read more...

Handbook For JVs
The policy on establishing joint ventures by DPSUs suffers from subjective provisions Read more...